Customizing FI catback

abakja1 · 05-02-2010, 08:30 PM

So I got my KW V3s installed and I cannot get up my driveway..

I kinda know that the rear cans hang a little low as the edge is the closest point to the ground. lowered 1" now I scrape and am going to adjust so my ride height is 1/2" higher..

I got a quote to install smaller cans with new flanges and 2 1/2" piping that are smaller and will have a flatter angle or have more clearance at the rear so I dont have to worry about scraping anywhere..

Anyone do this to their FI or can post up custom exhausts?

import111 · 05-02-2010, 08:52 PM

I feel your pain. I am lowered 1.5 inches and I have the FI CBE with carbon fiber cans, and in 1 spot I have scraped so much that it has worn past the carbon fiber and quite a bit into the metal under it. I have debated what I will do when it scrapes enough away to give me a leak. I still don't know what I will do.

Viera · 05-02-2010, 09:11 PM

Well, this is kinda disheartening...

efuseakay · 05-02-2010, 10:31 PM

Just don't lower. It's only for looks anyway... and if you're tracking your car, get a beater for a daily driver.

abakja1 · 05-03-2010, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by efuseakay

Just don't lower. It's only for looks anyway... and if you're tracking your car, get a beater for a daily driver.

You're kidding me right? This car isn't for just show, but to be driven for the reason why I bought it for. If you are content as a daily driver, that's fine. I prefer to mod it to suit my tastes and that includes the suspension.

I'm lifting it 1/2" and installing smaller canisters.

kannibul · 05-03-2010, 12:49 AM

I mentioned this in the FI Catback thread - that perhaps the best option would be to cut part of the can and make a flat spot that is parallel to the ground.

Whip out the big disk grinder, grind off the lowest portion maybe .5" up then weld over a flat stainless steel piece that will fit the hole.

Then again, I don't know what the inside structure of the cans are, but, as an idea, it's flawless!

Or, worst cast, sell the FI catback and get something else.

efuseakay · 05-03-2010, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abakja1

You're kidding me right? This car isn't for just show, but to be driven for the reason why I bought it for. If you are content as a daily driver, that's fine. I prefer to mod it to suit my tastes and that includes the suspension.

I'm lifting it 1/2" and installing smaller canisters.

See... you're already lifting it after having scraped up your FI cf mufflers.

kannibul · 05-03-2010, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by efuseakay

See... you're already lifting it after having scraped up your FI cf mufflers.

Nothing wrong with people adjusting the car's ride height to match what they envision.

Ride height does impact performance as well as looks...

abakja1 · 05-03-2010, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by efuseakay

See... you're already lifting it after having scraped up your FI cf mufflers.

Tru dat, but only cause I would like this to be a dd as well. My mechanic took my request for aggressive sport setting to seriously

Hawaii roads aren't great, so that is why I wanted it .5 to 1 inch low,....but it's really my driveway and not the city streets for me raising it back up,..

NewYorkJon34 · 05-03-2010, 01:23 AM

I just had my KWs installed too, as long as you only lower your car an inch you should be fine. I also have the F.I. 18" CF Exhaust

abakja1 · 05-03-2010, 02:05 AM

According to my mechanic...it was only an inch... I dont everywhere,..its just my driveway if you look at how steep it is in my pics..

Its the one with the Nissan Titan parked at the top...

Cyberium · 05-03-2010, 02:45 AM

Nice car man... sucks about the driveway tho... Whenever I plan on taking the 370z out for a ride, I have to plan my moves ahead of time and take different routes if I know there are some shady roads and driveways.

One of the downsides of having a sports car I suppose.

Gunzero · 05-03-2010, 11:03 AM

Mod your driveway to accommodate your Z.

209Z · 05-03-2010, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunzero

mod your driveway to accommodate your z.

winnnnn!!!

abakja1 · 05-03-2010, 03:30 PM

I was thinking that,..but it really is only at the juncture where the sidewalk to my driveway has this change in angle. Basically, the rear cans are dragging on the sidewalk, which I cannot alter or change as this belongs to the City and County of Hawaii.

I could get sued or taken to court if anyone got hurt or injured (ie handicap electric chair)..

05-02-2010, 08:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
abakja1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 351 Drives: STI, MDX, Titan Rep Power: 305	Customizing FI catback So I got my KW V3s installed and I cannot get up my driveway.. I kinda know that the rear cans hang a little low as the edge is the closest point to the ground. lowered 1" now I scrape and am going to adjust so my ride height is 1/2" higher.. I got a quote to install smaller cans with new flanges and 2 1/2" piping that are smaller and will have a flatter angle or have more clearance at the rear so I dont have to worry about scraping anywhere.. Anyone do this to their FI or can post up custom exhausts? __________________ 2009 370z PG MODS: 19x9.5 & 19x10.5 Volk GTS Injen CAI, 5k HIDs, FI CF Catback, FI Hi-Flow Cat, Clazzio. Links: CLAZZIO, HID CHANGE Volk GTS Rims, Brembo

05-03-2010, 02:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
abakja1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 351 Drives: STI, MDX, Titan Rep Power: 305	According to my mechanic...it was only an inch... I dont everywhere,..its just my driveway if you look at how steep it is in my pics.. Its the one with the Nissan Titan parked at the top... __________________ 2009 370z PG MODS: 19x9.5 & 19x10.5 Volk GTS Injen CAI, 5k HIDs, FI CF Catback, FI Hi-Flow Cat, Clazzio. Links: CLAZZIO, HID CHANGE Volk GTS Rims, Brembo Last edited by abakja1; 05-03-2010 at 02:08 AM.

05-03-2010, 02:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	Nice car man... sucks about the driveway tho... Whenever I plan on taking the 370z out for a ride, I have to plan my moves ahead of time and take different routes if I know there are some shady roads and driveways. One of the downsides of having a sports car I suppose. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

05-03-2010, 11:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	Mod your driveway to accommodate your Z. __________________

05-03-2010, 03:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
abakja1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 351 Drives: STI, MDX, Titan Rep Power: 305	I was thinking that,..but it really is only at the juncture where the sidewalk to my driveway has this change in angle. Basically, the rear cans are dragging on the sidewalk, which I cannot alter or change as this belongs to the City and County of Hawaii. I could get sued or taken to court if anyone got hurt or injured (ie handicap electric chair).. __________________ 2009 370z PG MODS: 19x9.5 & 19x10.5 Volk GTS Injen CAI, 5k HIDs, FI CF Catback, FI Hi-Flow Cat, Clazzio. Links: CLAZZIO, HID CHANGE Volk GTS Rims, Brembo

05-02-2010, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	I feel your pain. I am lowered 1.5 inches and I have the FI CBE with carbon fiber cans, and in 1 spot I have scraped so much that it has worn past the carbon fiber and quite a bit into the metal under it. I have debated what I will do when it scrapes enough away to give me a leak. I still don't know what I will do.

05-02-2010, 09:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	Well, this is kinda disheartening...

05-02-2010, 10:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
efuseakay Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The DAYNGA ZONE! Posts: 404 Drives: 2010 G37xS Sedan Rep Power: 15	Just don't lower. It's only for looks anyway... and if you're tracking your car, get a beater for a daily driver.

05-03-2010, 12:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	I mentioned this in the FI Catback thread - that perhaps the best option would be to cut part of the can and make a flat spot that is parallel to the ground. Whip out the big disk grinder, grind off the lowest portion maybe .5" up then weld over a flat stainless steel piece that will fit the hole. Then again, I don't know what the inside structure of the cans are, but, as an idea, it's flawless! Or, worst cast, sell the FI catback and get something else.

05-03-2010, 01:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	I just had my KWs installed too, as long as you only lower your car an inch you should be fine. I also have the F.I. 18" CF Exhaust

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